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R342 LKO

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,535 mi
Last recorded164,535 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 LKO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 164,535 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 158,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen cracked but not in swept area of wiper blades

Pass 4 Oct 2012 150,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen is cracked but not in the swept area of the wiperblades.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 137,758 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

front brake pads starting to wear low

front n/plate cracked

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 126,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 126,357 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2009 114,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 109,177 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 84,611 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 84,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos?

Based on 19,717 MOT tests across 3,033 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,647
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
3,033
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,512
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 893
position lamp(s) not working 573
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 565
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R342 LKO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,512 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R342 LKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R342 LKO registered?

R342 LKO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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